Imagine throwing a dinner party where you don’t have to cook, clean, or even think twice about how the food will turn out. That’s the promise of Chef2Nite, a sleek new chef-host matching tool that connects home diners with talented local chefs, and brings private dining into reach for more than just the elite.
“At Chef2Nite, we want to make private dining accessible to everyone,” says founder Kelly Lyles Verstappen. “We believe people from all walks of life should be able to enjoy fine dining at a private event, not just the ultra-wealthy.”
The mission is clear: to become the go-to platform for private chef experiences that are easy to book, fully customizable, and tailored to the everyday host. Whether you’re planning an intimate birthday dinner, a celebratory brunch, or a bougie girls’ night in, Chef2Nite makes it possible for you to actually enjoy your own event.
Hosts have access to a curated list of chefs, complete with transparent pricing, flexible scheduling, and reviews. Once matched with a chef, you’ll work together to design a custom menu that fits your taste, budget, and any dietary needs. From vegan to soul food, small bites to a five-course meal—every experience is built around you.
Chef2Nite is more than just a service, it’s a movement toward luxury without the elitism. The Black-owned platform is shaking up the food tech space and making waves in the same sphere as giants like Airbnb, who recently dipped into luxury dining experiences on their revamped app.
But unlike general gig platforms, Chef2Nite stays laser-focused on one thing: unforgettable private dining.
The platform benefits more than just the hosts. For chefs, it’s a full-circle support system. With built-in marketing, guaranteed payments, steady leads, and the flexibility to set their own schedules, Chef2Nite for chefs is a rare opportunity to grow a business doing what they love.
“I’ve been to many A-list parties,” says Lyles Verstappen. “And I always wanted to bring that incredible experience to a wider audience. That’s what inspired Chef2Nite, to make private dining more inclusive, more accessible, and way more enjoyable.”
No more sweating over the stove. No more missing the best part of the party. Chef2Nite makes sure you’re hosting in style, and actually enjoying it.
So the next time you want to do something special, head to Chef2Nite.com. Because entertaining should feel like a celebration, not a second job.
Pictures Courtesy of Chef 2Nite
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